Nio has begun presales for the brand new ES8 giant SUV in China on August 21, with a beginning value of 416,800 yuan (approx. 57,000 USD). Consumers deciding on the BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) choice can buy the car from 308,800 yuan (approx. 42,200 USD), with the battery portion deducted at 108,000 yuan (approx. 14,800 USD). Deliveries are scheduled for late September.
All-new Nio ES8 presale pricing
| Mannequin Variant | Full Buy Worth (CNY) | Full Buy Worth (USD approx.) | BaaS Possibility Worth (CNY) | BaaS Possibility Worth (USD approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six-Seat Government Luxurious | 416,800 yuan | 57,000 USD | 308,800 yuan | 42,200 USD |
| Six-Seat Government Signature | 456,800 yuan | 62,500 USD | 348,800 yuan | 47,700 USD |
| Seven-Seat Government Luxurious | 416,800 yuan | 57,000 USD | 308,800 yuan | 42,200 USD |
The brand new ES8 has been upgraded in dimension and positioning in contrast with the earlier technology, transferring from the mid-to-large SUV section to the big SUV class. Its dimensions are 5,280 mm in size, 2,010 mm in width (excluding mirrors), and 1,800 mm in peak, with a wheelbase of three,130 mm. This represents will increase of 181 mm, 21 mm, 50 mm, and 60 mm, respectively. Each six-seat (2+2+2) and seven-seat (2+3+2) layouts can be found.
Exterior
The ES8 adopts Nio’s “Design for Success” design language. It encompasses a dual-layer “Double Sprint” daytime operating mild design and HD projection headlights (HDPL) with lane-tracking and light-tracing features.
Extra exterior options embody hidden door handles, a hid rear wiper, and a rear mild bar composed of 600 LEDs and 480 SuperRed particles. Six physique colors are provided, together with the unique Xinglan Gray, and the car comes with 22-inch solid wheels fitted with Pirelli P Zero tires.
Inside
The cabin is redesigned with a number of color choices and features a 48-inch “Skyline show”, a 16.4-inch AMOLED centre display, and a 38-inch AR-HUD with blind spot projection. The SUV has a three-spoke steering wheel, stalk-mounted gear selector, twin wi-fi cellphone chargers, and piezoelectric ceramic micro-motion buttons.
The six-seat model options second-row seats that recline as much as 151 levels and assist leg extension heating. All rows embody seat heating, whereas chosen seats supply air flow. Extra inside options embody five-zone local weather management, folding tables, a fridge, a 27-speaker, 2,600-watt Dolby Atmos audio system, and a 21.4-inch rear ceiling-mounted show with 3K decision.
Cargo house is 547 litres, expandable to three,230 litres with seats folded, with an extra 230-litre entrance trunk.
Powertrain
The ES8 makes use of a dual-motor four-wheel-drive system on a 900-volt structure, shared with the Nio ET9. The entrance induction motor delivers 180 kW and 300 Nm, whereas the rear everlasting magnet synchronous motor produces 340 kW and 400 Nm. Mixed output is 520 kW with 700 Nm of torque, enabling 0–100 km/h acceleration in 3.97 seconds.
Battery
A 102 kWh battery pack is customary, offering a CLTC vary of 635 km. The car helps peak charging of 600 kW at 925 volts, with as much as 5C charging charges. Nio states {that a} five-minute cost can restore as much as 250 km of vary.
Suspensions
The ES8 options dual-chamber air suspension adjustable by ±50 mm. Commonplace floor clearance is 165 mm, with a most wading depth of 650 mm. Straightforward Entry mode lowers the car by 50 mm for boarding, and Straightforward Load mode lowers the suspension when opening the trunk.
Driver help
Driver help {hardware} features a roof-mounted LiDAR, wide-angle LiDAR items, 4D imaging radar, a number of cameras, and Nio’s NX9031 chip. The system integrates with the Nio World Mannequin (NWM). Exterior mirrors embody a blue indicator mild for driver help standing.
Market Place
With its bigger dimension and up to date specs, the ES8 competes with giant electrical SUVs such because the Aito M8 (from 378,000 yuan, approx. 51,600 USD) and the Aito M9 (from 509,800 yuan, approx. 69,500 USD). In response to D-Auto‘s gross sales knowledge, the earlier ES8 technology bought 1,090 items in July 2025.
